Factors Encouraging the Growth of Immigration Rates in the First

question 51

Multiple Choice

Factors encouraging the growth of immigration rates in the first half of the nineteenth century included the  

• A) rapid growth rate of the European population.
• B) perception of America as the land of freedom and opportunity.
• C) introduction of transoceanic steamships.
• D) economic and political turmoil in Europe.
• E) religious oppression by European state churches.

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